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Simple made easy.

The Kuat Vagabond Roof Rack is so simple & functional we're just sad we didn't think of it. Instead of wasting space with just two bike trays, the Vagabond simply incorporates the two bike mounts into a roof cargo rack. Looks like your next road trip to Fruita might actually have some leg room since the beer cooler & helmets are now riding on the roof, instead of shotgun.

Made from steel because it's real

Grid basket has multiple tie downs so gear arrives safely with you

Two integrated skewer mounts allow bikes to be mounted along with cargo

Flat-black powder coat with visor is just waiting to be plastered with stickers

Any accessories for this to mount a kayak?...

Depending on how you plan on carrying your yak, you've got a couple options. Different companies make several different types of kayak carriers, including the saddles or rollers, and the J type rack (search "kayak rack" and look at the different options that pop up). These types have different attachment options and will most likely include a way to attach to the bars at the front and rear of the cargo rack. The problem you'll run into might be the front mount- it might be difficult to mount it because of the windscreen. Another option would be to use foam blocks to protect the hull of your boats. They've got a groove or slit through the center so that they fit onto the rack, with a v across the top to help keep your boat resting on them. Depending on your boat (poly, glass or carbon) and how far you travel, you could just throw the boat on top and strap it down. I've got poly boats and for the five mins it takes to get from my house to the put in, I just put them right on the rack- no special carrier required. Hopefully some of this helps ya out. Good Luck!

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Great All Around Rack

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

we recently used our Burly Kuat rack. We have a 2010 VW Touraeg and it looks sharp up there. The rack itself is very easy to assemble and "grabs" right onto cross bars. We bought it and a rubberized gear bag to make more room for the 2 Aussies and new baby. Really pleased thus far with construction - although the wind scoop arrived broken - would definitely reccomend and hope it does not start rusting in our salt air...

Considering the low profile, can a shovel...

It all depends on how high your cross bars are off the roof of your rig. Even with the low profile design, the jack will have no problem fitting. The blade of the shovel is what will most likely cause the problem if there is any- which I doubt. Usually, you can put the mount a little closer to the top edge of the rack and the tilt the shovel in. This is a pretty sweet rack, and if your asking about a jack and shovel, you've probably got a pretty sweet rig. Good Luck, and hope this helped.

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I don't quite get what is meant by "integrated...

I don't quite get what is meant by "integrated skewer mounts". I can't tell where they are on the basket. It seems to mean there are no cross bars needed for bikes. If not, where exactly would you mount a bike? Thanks.

The Vagabond Mounts to all factory & aftermarket cross bars, but does not come with Gutter Mounts, once you do get cross bars, the hardware is incredibly simple for installation. Hope this helps some, any more questions, post away!